A dermaplaning facial is most commonly known for removing that unsightly fine layer of hair, but it doesn't trigger thicker or darker hair regrowth (despite the rumors).
One of the most non-invasive treatments we offer is dermaplaning. This can be used as a standalone treatment or can be added to another treatment (such as a chemical peel) to enhance its effectiveness. There's a common myth that dermaplaning will cause your facial hair to grow back thicker. This is not true at all.
Patients commonly think that after dermaplaning, facial hair will grow back thicker and darker. Let us reassure you this is not true. Only a change in hormones can affect your hair's appearance. Additionally, after we remove your facial hair, your skin will immediately look brighter and smoother.
Dermaplaning does not alter your hair growth. It will grow back exactly the same way it was before the treatment.
One of the most common questions we receive regarding dermaplaning is whether it will increase the growth of facial hair after the treatment. The answer – it will not. Contrary to popular belief, dermablade hair removal will not result in either thicker hair growth or darker hair growth.
Dermaplaning is the act of shaving your face with a single blade that resembles a scalpel to help remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz.
Without the removal of vellus hair, buildup can occur causing oil and grime to clog pores. This may contribute to skin breakouts and dull or flaky skin. By removing the top layer of skin, aka the stratum corneum, we are exfoliating your skin and boosting skin growth and healthy cell metabolism.
Dermaplaning successfully exfoliates the skin and removes peach fuzz from the face. The procedure does not reach down to the follicles, so the hair will grow back.
The results from dermaplaning may not be permanent, since the hair will grow back in four to five weeks. However, this doesn't mean that your skin will revert to what it looked like before the procedure.
As an at-home option, you can shave your upper lip hair (a.k.a dermaplaning), which removes the hair and gently exfoliates the skin for a smooth-looking complexion. If you're looking for a more permanent solution, laser hair removal is your best bet.
Answer: There are no known methods to permanently remove “peach fuzz”. Vaniqa is a cream that can be applied daily to slow hair growth along with your current method of hair removal. Vaniqa interferes with an enzyme found in the hair follicle of the skin needed for hair growth.
The downsides of dermaplaning
There are a range of common side effects, including breakouts, risk of infection, redness or discoloration, and irritation. The procedure can be costly. The procedure only affects the top layers of your skin, so it isn't as effective as more intensive exfoliation treatments.
It's common to feel a little stubble as your hair starts growing back in after dermaplaning. This doesn't mean that your hair is thicker or more coarse. It has to do with the way each hair was cut straight across. The hair feels different to you, but it's the exact same texture and color as it was before dermaplaning.
Shaving carries the risk of nicks and cuts that may bleed and sting. Shaving can also cause razor burn. Dryness and itching. If you have dry skin, shaving may dry it out further and feel uncomfortable.
Shaving doesn't – in any way – affect the keratin cells that create the actual hair. Asian women also shed fewer hairs on their bodies than other races, which might make any hirsutism more pronounced. As for the anti-ageing claims of shaving your face, they're nonsense.
Dermaplaning is safe for virtually everyone. However, you should avoid it if you have a tan, sunburn, active acne, a flaring rosacea breakout, or an inflammatory skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, says Dr. Levin, as the procedure can worsen these issues.
While dermaplaning may be a relaxing part of your self-care regimen, there's such thing as too much of a good thing. “It depends on how much facial hair you have, but I would recommend doing it once or twice per month,” Park says. Doing it more can irritate the skin, cause dryness, or make you more prone to sunburn.
Face shaving (or dermaplaning how aestheticians like to refer to it), will not cause hair to grow back faster, thicker, or darker.
Since this treatment works by removing dead skin cells, surface imperfections, and unwanted hair, it's best to get it done every three or four weeks.
The reality is that since dermaplaning involves light feathery strokes, you'll find it to be pleasant and pain-free. Most patients report that it is far more comfortable that popular treatments like waxing, lasering, or threading.
He explains, “Any pre- or post-dermaplaning moisturizers could cause breakouts if they contain heavy oils, [and] any nicks in the skin caused by dermaplaning could lead to inflammation that causes an acne flare.” In short, if done the right way and with the proper pre- and post-care, all you should see is glowing and ...
Please understand that following a Dermaplaning Glow Facial Treatment, you may experience purging. Purging occurs when deep exfoliation treatments have been performed. During facials, impurities have been brought to the surface. Purging can occur in a few different ways once a DG has been performed.